Archive For October 18, 2017
1502 First Avenue North, Denison, IA
The Carey residence appears to be a customized version of Barber’s design number 15, as published in “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” from 1891. Mr. Carey was a Mayor of Denison at one time and was also a successful businessman. This home was constructed in 1893 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
800 SE Central Avenue, Le Mars, IA
Another “unknown” residence for which I still seek information regarding the original owners, the year of construction and some additional photos, both exterior and interior, if possible. But this and the other 3 known examples of Barber-designed homes in Le Mars, make this town a must-see on the pilgrimage of historic homes. Anyone heading in the direction of Le Mars, please comment here, so I can enlist you in the volunteer army of Barber house photographers. Thanks.
612 E. Monroe Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA
The McCoid residence was published by Barber in the March 1896 edition of his monthly magazine entitled “American Homes Magazine, A Journal Devoted to Planning, Building and Beautifying The Home”. It is one of at least 6 confirmed examples of Barber-designed homes, built in this quaint little Iowa town. In may ways Mt. Pleasant typifies the places where Barber flourished because it was rural but connected by the postal system, and it was largely without local architects to provide services to its residents.
604 NE Fourth Street, Hampton, IA
I have not yet been able to identify the original owner of this unknown residence, but it seems likely to have been one of the earliest constructed, of several Barber-designed homes built in Hampton. This example of Barber’s design number 38 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” appears to have a fairly intact exterior. If anyone can contribute anything to the history of this home, please comment here. I still seek information regarding the original owners, the year of construction and I would love to obtain some additional photos, both exterior and interior, if possible.
?? W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA
The Standolph residence was, quite a long time ago, a beautiful example of Barber’s design number 23 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”. The house was located near the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue (now West Center street) and Manchester Avenue. If I had access to California Sanborn maps, I could pinpoint this home exactly, but I need a California resident to help me do this. If you live in California and want to help me with this quest, please comment below and we can work something out. George’s wife, Caroline (Woelke) Standolph, was a member of the Woelke family that built 3 Barber-designed homes in Anaheim. Sadly, only one remains. Such a shame to have lost this gem.
824 E. Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA
The Weller residence was originally located on North Figueroa amongst several oil derricks, so Mr. Weller had the house moved to its current location around 1900. This home is another wonderful example of Barber’s design number 56 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”. It continues to be one of the most photographed homes in LA.
511 Crawford Road, Modesto, CA
The McHenry residence is an absolute spectacular example of Barber’s design number 36 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”. This home was built in 1893 within a vineyard and the exterior is in near “original” condition. About the only thing missing from the original exterior is the iron cresting that once adorned the ridges of the roof. This one is on my bucket list for a personal visit. Someday soon, I hope.
2330 H Street, Sacramento, CA
The Dalton residence is a classic example of Barber’s design number 128 from the “Revised and Enlarged” edition of “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” which was published in 1892. The well-maintained exterior features carved panels under the main and side gables that address the two streets. I still need to get interior photos of this gem, so if anyone knows the current homeowners, please comment here so I can reach out to them. Thanks.